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tankage

tankage

9.3
Storing liquids in large tanks to keep them safe
  • noun
  • /ˈtæŋkɪdʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : almacenamiento
  • The factory uses large tanks for the tankage of chemicals during the production process.

Examples

  • Proper tankage is essential for ensuring the safe storage of hazardous liquids in industrial settings.

  • How much tankage do we have available?

  • Proper management of tankage is vital to prevent leaks and contamination.

  • The company increased its tankage capacity to handle more crude oil.

  • The port's tankage facilities allow for the storage of various chemicals before distribution.

  • The tankage at the facility is sufficient for our needs.

  • The company specializes in the tankage of oil, providing secure storage solutions for its clients.

Synonyms

stockage
vstankage
  • UK
7.4

To keep goods like food or tools until you need them

is specific to storing liquids in large enclosed containers rather than general goods

Surface Forms

tankage singular
tankages plural

Morphology

tankage = tank (semi-transparent) = tank + age

The word is built from 'tank' + '-age', but the specialized industrial sense is not fully predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Tankage comes from tank ('a large container', a word that came into English from India) plus the ending -age (as in storage), which often shows an action. So tankage means the act or process of keeping a substance in tanks.